Local News

Hamilton County Announces 2025 Fair Schedule

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

MCLEANSBORO, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2025) The Hamilton County Fair, hosted in McLeansboro each June, has released the official line-up of evening entertainment for the 2025 event. Come out and behold as the fairgrounds spring to life in a whirlwind of lights, music, and endless... Read More.

Failure to Signal Sends Man to Jail

Wednesday, May 14 by Nicole Behnke

On Tuesday, a White County Sheriff's Deputy noticed a Red and Silver Ford F250 that had failed to signal and failed to stop at a stop sign.Upon being pulled over, the driver, Jon Abel from Bedford, Indiana, provided the deputy with information. However, it... Read More.

Village of Enfield Looking to Fill Several Positions

Wednesday, May 14 by Nicole Behnke

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for just about two hours with a full agenda. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…First order of business was the swearing in of returning and new board members. Outgoing Village Clerk Debby Stone, who is... Read More.

Rep. Severin, Fellow House Republicans Warn of Summer Energy Cost Crisis, Offers Solutions to Expand Energy Production Capacity

Wednesday, May 14 by Jc Tinsley

House Republican members of the Illinois House Energy & Environment and Public Utilities Committees held a Capitol news conference Tuesday to warn of a coming summer energy cost crisis and offer solutions to expand energy production capacity.The Republicans held the press conference after last... Read More.

Results from Rick Book Invitational

Wednesday, May 14 by Cole Carter

Team Scores 1. Fairfield - 99 2. Flora - 72 3. Carmi-White County - 71 4. Newton - 66 5. Hamilton County - 65 6. Robinson - 62 7. Webber - 48 8. Johnston City - 40 9. Christopher - 38 10. Olney - 31 11. Mt. Carmel - 18 12. Red Hill - 16400 Meter... Read More.

Local Sports Recap – May 14, 2025

Wednesday, May 14 by Cole Carter

Congratulations to the Carmi-White County graduating Class of 2025!Commencement ceremonies were held last night at CWCHS, therefore there were no sporting events.Today, Boys Tennis will host Mt. Vernon (IL), Baseball will host Flora, and Softball will host Olney.Fans can listen to today’s Softball game... Read More.

Carmi-White County High School Class of 2025

Tuesday, May 13 by Cole Carter

WROY & WRUL would like to congratulate the Carmi-White County High School Class of 2025!Graduation ceremonies will be held at Harrington-Jeffries Field tonight (5/13) at 7 PM.

Update of CWC School Threat

Tuesday, May 13 by Nicole Behnke

A Press Release from Carmi Police Chief Jason Carter.At approximately 2:56 am on 05/13/25 Carmi Police were notified by CWCHS Administrators of an online report of a possible perceived threat made via Safe 2 Help IL. The threat was not specific in which school... Read More.

Grayville May 12th Meeting Recap

Tuesday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville leaders worked through a light agenda Monday evening in about 25 minutes including a 10 minute executive session. Grayville Treasurer Sharon Walden kicked things off with a statement regarding the recent enforcement against Fairfield National Bank where the city maintains a large portion... Read More.

CWC School Board Fills Vacant Seat in Closed Session

Tuesday, May 13 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County School Board elected Brandon Barbre to fill Brent Hammell's vacant seat after he submitted his resignation at the beginning of the month.You can read more on that story at: https://www.wrul.com/local-news/cwc-unit-5-looking-to-fill-hammells-seat-following-resignationAdditionally, the board approved resignations, employment, and volunteer appointments during the closed... Read More.